Understanding the Red state/Blue state breakdown of the country and the Electoral College, it is obvious that the Dem nominee in 2008 needs to pick off a large state from the Republicans. With that in mind, Real Clear Politics has an article titled "Can Hillary Win Florida or Ohio in '08?" Byrd set to become longest-serving senator. Let's hope this is one record never to be broken. Regardless of party affiliation I'm against the idea of lifetime legislators. However, I'm also against term limits as I don't want an arbitrary limit on who we can vote for in an election.

Earlier today I mentioned Rep. Tom Tancredo's strong showing in a Michigan straw poll. Here is an op-ed he wrote on the current impasse between the Senate and the House over immigration reform.

The United States Congress stands at a historic crossroads on immigration policy. Two roads diverge. Will the nation get another amnesty program or will it get secure borders to halt illegal entry into our country? House Republicans must choose, because they can’t have both.